Introduction

We are currently partnering with a leading tier-one mining business to recruit an experienced Structural Project Engineer to join their project development team. This is a key role supporting the early phases of capital projects and studies across major operational sites.

About this role

The successful candidate will work in a collaborative, multidisciplinary environment, supporting the development and evaluation of high-value infrastructure initiatives within the resources sector.

Duties:

Lead engagement with internal stakeholders and subject matter experts (SMEs) to define and refine project scopes.
Oversee scope development for structural components of capital projects and studies.
Prepare and manage detailed budgets, capturing both internal resources and external consultancy costs.
Coordinate and manage external consultants to ensure alignment with technical standards, timelines, and budgetary constraints.
Conduct detailed research to support engineering studies and project justifications.
Develop and evaluate business cases to support investment decisions.
Prepare high-quality technical documentation and reports for internal governance and approvals.

Is this you?

Bachelor's Degree in Civil or Structural Engineering.
8-12+ years' experience in project engineering, with a focus on structural works within mining, heavy industrial, or infrastructure sectors is highly desirable
Prior experience in consultancy, EPCM, or owner-side project environments is highly desirable.
Proven ability to manage complex scopes across multiple stakeholders.
Strong commercial and technical report writing skills.
You must have current right to work to be considered for this role

What we offer

Work for a tier 1 mining business
6-12 month contract with strong scope of extension
Salary sacrificing
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Corporate discounts

About Brunel:

Brunel is a recruitment and flexible workforce solution provider which connects talented people with opportunities throughout Australasia and around the world. We specialise in highly skilled roles across a variety of technical, professional, trades and craft disciplines, pairing candidates with industry-leading projects and organisations on a contract, permanent or secondment basis.

Operating in Australasia since 1997, Brunel has major bases of operation in Perth, Sydney, Brisbane and Port Moresby, which are further backed by the strength and reach of a truly global network spanning over 45 countries, 120 offices and 45 years of successful operation.

Brunel is proud to be equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander and female candidates.

Click apply to submit your application. Alternatively forward a copy of your CV to Michael Shirley at m.shirley@brunel.net